This course provides an adjunct laboratory practicum and requisite perspective for students who have completed/ are currently taking the Introduction to Physical Anthropology lecture class (Anthr. 001). It also meets present University of California or California State University articulation/transfer standards and College of Alameda A.A. degree requirements for the Natural Sciences.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an extensive understanding of the structure and functions of the mammalian body.
- Describe and discuss the full range of primate behaviors.
- Explain the concepts of encephalization quotient and cephalic index identification.
- Explain the role of cranial/post cranial human evolution and the role(s) of biological factors in shaping human morphology and behaviors.
- Define and fully comprehend the concepts of evolution, natural selection, adaptation, fossilization, population genetics, and human variation.
- Critically interpret a wide range of information related to this particular scientific field and several related areas of the biological sciences.
- Understand basic principles of "the Scientific Method."
- Demonstrate basic competencies in Mitochondria DNA/Y chromosome/ Genetic marker analysis.
- Demonstrate basic competencies in Virtual laboratory analysis of human and Non-human anatomy.
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The final grades will be determined by students' class participation---5%, complettion of weekley laboratory exercises and submission of relevant self-tests 30%, Primate Center project report 10%, midterm and final examinations (20% each)---40% and term project 15%. Class assignments must be on time. If late, they will be reduced one letter grade.
Kappelman, John; Virtual Laboratories for Introductory Physical Anthropology CD-ROM (4th Ed.); Thomson Learning, 2005